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NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive

NDTXAwards, Citations and Campaign RibbonsPrecedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row - China Service Medal (extended) - American Campaign Medal
Second Row - Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal - Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - World War II Victory Medal
Third Row - Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp) - National Defense Service Medal (2) - Korean Service Medal (4)
Fourth Row - Vietnam Service Medal (1) - United Nations Service Medal - Republic of Vietnam Campaign MedalUSS General J.C. Breckinridge (AP-176) was manned by the Coast Guard during World War II

James Carson Breckinridge was born 13 September 1877 at Memphis, Tenn., and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant for the Spanish American War in 1898. He saw service in the Philippines, China, and Central America in the years that followed, and commanded a Marine detachment on Utah at the capture of Vera Cruz in 1914. General Breckinridge commanded the Washington Marine Barracks 1923-25 and the Marine detachment at the American Legation at Peking, China, 1930-32. He also commanded Marine Corps schools at Quantico, Va., and Parris Island, S.C. Breckinridge retired a Lieutenant General 1 October 1941 and died 2 March 1942 at Summit Point, W. Va.

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A halftone reproduction of a photograph of USS General J. C. Breckinridge (AP 176) underway, circa 1945-1946, location unknown. Copied from the book "Troopships of World War II", by Roland W. Charles.
US Navy photo # NH 104635 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (AP 176) underway in San Francisco Bay circa early 1946 bringing servicemen home from the western Pacific. Many of her several thousand passengers are topsides watching her arrival..
US Navy photo # NH 98761 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center. Donation of Boatswain's Mate First Class Robert G. Tippins, USN (Retired), 2003.

USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) underway at Pearl Harbor, circa 1946-1947.
Note the large improvised covers over her forward 5-inch guns, which are probably in a state of preservation. Different style covers were used on different ships of this class. The ship's paint scheme may be that of the Naval Transportation Service (NTS), which was replaced by the Military Sea Transport Service (MSTS) in 1949.
US Navy photo # NH 104042 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center. Collection of Rear Admiral Bradford Bartlett, USN.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) underway at Pearl Harbor, circa 1946-1947.
Three of her 5-inch guns are in a state of preservation under improvised covers, but the fourth, right aft, may be operational.US Navy photo # NH 104041 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center. Collection of Rear Admiral Bradford Bartlett, USN.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) operating during the Korean War. Her armament, which had been mothballed on board after World War II, is again fully functional.US Navy photo # NH 104018 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) arriving Pusan, South Korea, December 1950US National Archives photo # 80-G-425439, a US Navy photo now in the collections of the US National Archives

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Aboard USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) a U.S. Marine guards two captured enemy soldiers on board the transport, probably while en route from Hungnam to Pusan, circa late December 1950. Note his M1 rifle (with safety in the "off" position), cartridge belt and other gear. This photograph was received by the Naval Photographic Center, 18 January 1951.
.US National Archives photo # 80-G-425452 from the collections of the US Naval Historical.

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Aboard USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) Captain Fremont B. Eggers, USN, shows Major General David G. Barr the course to another port, during operations off Korea. MGen. Barr commanded the Seventh Infantry Division. The photo may have been taken during that unit's evacuation from Hungnam, North Korea, about 21 December 1950. This photograph was received by the Naval Photographic Center on 18 January 1951.US National Archives photo # 80-G-425454 from the collections of the US Naval Historical.

USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) arriving in San Francisco Bay, with members of the First Marine Division from Korea, 5 March 1951.US Navy photo # NH 104014 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) arrives at San Francisco, 5 March 1951. US National Archives photo # 80-G-427205, a US Navy photo now in the collections of the US National Archives.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) arrives at San Francisco, 5 March 1951. Note troops crowded on deck, welcoming fireboat and Alcatraz prison in the background. US National Archives photo # 80-G-427206, a US Navy photo now in the collections of the US National Archives.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) arriving Yokohama, Japan, 1952US National Archives photo # 80-G-441050, a US Navy photo now in the collections of the US National Archives.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) alongside a pier at US Army Port of Embarkation, Fort Mason at San Francisco, CA., circa the early 1950s. A sister transport is on her left, and one of three Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS)-operated storeships of the USNS Bald Eagle (T-AF-50) class is on her right. This was the normal eastern terminus of Breckinridge's trans-Pacific voyages. These piers still exist as part of the Fort Mason Center, a National Historic Landmark and cultural center.
.US Navy photo # NH 104020 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center. Military Sealift Command collection.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) moored at San Francisco, CA. circa the early 1950s, probably just after arriving from the Western Pacific. An attack cargo ship (AKA) is moored to the left.US Navy photo # NH 104039 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center. Military Sealift Command collection.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) underway, circa the early 1950s, location unknown clearly showing her armament of two 5-inch guns abreast forward and two on the centerline aft.
US Navy photo # NH 78155 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center. Courtesy of Donald M. McPherson, 1973.

USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) heading towards Pier 2 at Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA., 30 June 1954 after a voyage from Yokosuka or Yokohama, Japan.US Navy photo # NH 104021 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) arriving at Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA. in March 1955. She is still carrying her original 5-inch gun armament. The smoke from number 2 stack and the short white wake suggest she is going astern on the port shaft to help turn the ship towards the Fort Mason piers on the right.US Navy photo # NH 104017 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) underway in the mid-1950s following removal of her armament. Her name is misspelled on the label added to the image.US Navy photo # NH 104013 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) underway in the mid-1950s following removal of her armament.US Navy photo # NH 104038 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center Military Sealift Command collection.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) underway in the mid-1950s following removal of her armament.US Navy photo # NH 104015 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) underway in the mid-1950s following removal of her armament.US Navy photo # NH 104016 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Center.

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USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) playroom for children, featuring a brightly colored mural with a toy auto race track at the bottom. Everything in the room, including the "scuttlebutt" (drinking fountain), was scaled for the convenience and comfort of children. Photographed , 18 May 1959, just after the ship completed a refurbishment.US Navy photo # NH 104046 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Military Sealift Command collection.

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Aboard USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) Major General James Berkeley, Commander, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, is "piped over the side" on 22 May 1959, after inspecting the newly refurbished ship.US Navy photo # NH 104047 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Military Sealift Command collection.

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Aboard USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) LT. Richard Rosenberg, USNR, points out new non-sag springs and foam rubber mattresses in the ship's troop quarters, 22 May 1959. From left to right, Guy Harrell, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Passenger Operations for American President Lines (APL); McKenzie Porter, Administrative Assistant in charge of Freight Traffic for APL; and John Diggs, Vice President of Passenger Operations for APL. The ship had just completed a refurbishment.US Navy photo # NH 104048 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Military Sealift Command collection.

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Aboard USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) Vice Admiral Francis Denebrink, USN (Ret.), a former commander of MSTS, and the ship's commanding officer, Captain Roy Davenport, discussing the just-completed refurbishment of the ship, 22 May 1959. Vice Admiral Denebrink, at right, was then Special Assistant to the President of the States Steamship Company.US Navy photo # NH 104049 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Military Sealift Command collection.

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Aboard USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) a Chief Petty Officer shows one of the new foam mattresses installed in the ship's troop quarters during her recent refurbishment, circa May 1959.US Navy photo # NH 104050 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Military Sealift Command collection.

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Aboard USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) Chief Steward J. Hinton, USN, a 42-year Navy veteran, displaying the elaborate cake his department prepared for a party on the ship celebrating the 17th anniversary of the WAVES. The date 1 August 1959 is stamped on the original photo, which was released for publication on 6 August 1959.US Navy photo # NH 104051 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Military Sealift Command collection.

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Aboard USS General J. C. Breckinridge (T-AP 176) a group of teachers visiting the ship's pilot house, in a photograph back stamped 2 November 1962.US Navy photo # NH 104052 from the collections of the US Naval Historical Military Sealift Command collection.